Finding the Third Proportional to 149,780 and 326,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,780 and 326,010 is: 709,590.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,780 : 326,010 = 326,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,780/326,010 = 326,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,780x = 326,010 × 326,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,780x = 106,282,520,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,282,520,100/149,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,590.87
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